Proverbs Book #23C (Commentary only)
Proverbs Book #23C (Commentary only)
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 23
Verses 1-3 God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself
not understand that in this world are not happiness and a portion
for a soul; those that hold them ever so fast, cannot hold them
always, cannot hold them long. (6-8) .
Do not make thyself burdensome to any, especially those not
sincere. When we are called by God to his feast, and to let our
souls delight themselves, Isa 25:6; 55:2, we may safely partake
of the Bread of life.
Verse 9 . It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of Divine
things; but if what a wise man says will not be heard, let him hold
his protection. He is their Redeemer, who will take their part; and
he is mighty, almighty.
Verses 12-16 Here is a parent instructing his child to give his
mind to the Scriptures. Here is a parent correcting his child:
accompanied with prayer, and blessed of God, it may prove
a means of preventing his destruction. Here is a parent
encouraging his child, telling him what would be for his good.
And what a comfort it would be, if herein he answered his
disappointed; the end of his trials, and of the sinner's prosperity,
is at hand.
Verses 19-28 The gracious Saviour who purchased pardon
and peace for his people, with all the affection of a tender
parent, counsels us to hear and be wise, and is ready to
guide our hearts in his way. Here we have an earnest call to
young people, to attend to the advice of their godly parents.
If the heart be guided, the steps will be guided. Buy the truth,
and sell it not; be willing to part with any thing for it. Do not part
with it for pleasures, honours, riches, or any thing in this world.
The heart is what the great God requires. We must not think to
divide the heart between God and the world; he will have all or
none. Look to the rule of God's word, the conduct of his providence,
and the good examples of his people. Particular cautions are given
against sins most destructive to wisdom and grace in the soul.
It is really a shame to make a god of the belly.
Drunkenness stupifies men, and then all goes to ruin.
Licentiousness takes away the heart that should be given to God.
Take heed of any approaches toward this sin, it is very hard to
retreat from it. It bewitches men to their ruin.
Verses 29-35 Solomon warns against drunkenness. Those that
would be kept from sin, must keep from all the beginnings of it,
and fear coming within reach of its allurements. Foresee the
punishment, what it will at last end in, if repentance prevent not.
It makes men quarrel. Drunkards wilfully make woe and sorrow
for themselves. It makes men impure and insolent. The tongue
grows unruly; the heart utters things contrary to reason, religion,
and common civility.
It stupefies and besots men. They are in danger of death, of
damnation; as much exposed as if they slept upon the top
of a mast, yet feel secure.
They fear no peril when the terrors of the Lord are before them;
they feel no pain when the judgments of God are actually upon
them. So lost is a drunkard to virtue and honour, so wretchedly
is his conscience seared, that he is not ashamed to say, I will
seek it again.
With good reason we were bid to stop before the beginning.
Who that has common sense would contract a habit, or sell
himself to a sin, which tends to such guilt and misery, and
exposes a man every day to the danger of dying insensible,
and awaking in hell?
Wisdom seems in these chapters to take up the discourse
as at the beginning of the book. They must be considered
as the words of Christ to the sinner.
God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
“The B2B Relationship Pro”
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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 23
Verses 1-3 God's restraints of the appetite only say, Do thyself
not understand that in this world are not happiness and a portion
for a soul; those that hold them ever so fast, cannot hold them
always, cannot hold them long. (6-8) .
Do not make thyself burdensome to any, especially those not
sincere. When we are called by God to his feast, and to let our
souls delight themselves, Isa 25:6; 55:2, we may safely partake
of the Bread of life.
Verse 9 . It is our duty to take all fit occasions to speak of Divine
things; but if what a wise man says will not be heard, let him hold
his protection. He is their Redeemer, who will take their part; and
he is mighty, almighty.
Verses 12-16 Here is a parent instructing his child to give his
mind to the Scriptures. Here is a parent correcting his child:
accompanied with prayer, and blessed of God, it may prove
a means of preventing his destruction. Here is a parent
encouraging his child, telling him what would be for his good.
And what a comfort it would be, if herein he answered his
disappointed; the end of his trials, and of the sinner's prosperity,
is at hand.
Verses 19-28 The gracious Saviour who purchased pardon
and peace for his people, with all the affection of a tender
parent, counsels us to hear and be wise, and is ready to
guide our hearts in his way. Here we have an earnest call to
young people, to attend to the advice of their godly parents.
If the heart be guided, the steps will be guided. Buy the truth,
and sell it not; be willing to part with any thing for it. Do not part
with it for pleasures, honours, riches, or any thing in this world.
The heart is what the great God requires. We must not think to
divide the heart between God and the world; he will have all or
none. Look to the rule of God's word, the conduct of his providence,
and the good examples of his people. Particular cautions are given
against sins most destructive to wisdom and grace in the soul.
It is really a shame to make a god of the belly.
Drunkenness stupifies men, and then all goes to ruin.
Licentiousness takes away the heart that should be given to God.
Take heed of any approaches toward this sin, it is very hard to
retreat from it. It bewitches men to their ruin.
Verses 29-35 Solomon warns against drunkenness. Those that
would be kept from sin, must keep from all the beginnings of it,
and fear coming within reach of its allurements. Foresee the
punishment, what it will at last end in, if repentance prevent not.
It makes men quarrel. Drunkards wilfully make woe and sorrow
for themselves. It makes men impure and insolent. The tongue
grows unruly; the heart utters things contrary to reason, religion,
and common civility.
It stupefies and besots men. They are in danger of death, of
damnation; as much exposed as if they slept upon the top
of a mast, yet feel secure.
They fear no peril when the terrors of the Lord are before them;
they feel no pain when the judgments of God are actually upon
them. So lost is a drunkard to virtue and honour, so wretchedly
is his conscience seared, that he is not ashamed to say, I will
seek it again.
With good reason we were bid to stop before the beginning.
Who that has common sense would contract a habit, or sell
himself to a sin, which tends to such guilt and misery, and
exposes a man every day to the danger of dying insensible,
and awaking in hell?
Wisdom seems in these chapters to take up the discourse
as at the beginning of the book. They must be considered
as the words of Christ to the sinner.
God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
“The B2B Relationship Pro”
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http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com/blog
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com/publicity-blog/
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